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House bill · H.R. 8470 (119th Congress)

Surveillance Accountability Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 23, 2026

Sponsor: Thomas Massie (U.S. Representative, KY-4, Republican)

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Summary

Would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant based on probable cause for searches that significantly impact a person's privacy or security, and would establish a private right of action for Fourth Amendment violations.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Apr 23, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Apr 23, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 23, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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